Fly
Tying Workshops and Spontaneous Combustion
Fly
tying workshops frequently produce great new flies. That’s what happens when a group of creative folks work together
to design a fly that has loads of fish appeal, as happened last Thursday evening at River Magic’s fly shop. We produced
our fly of the week, the Spontaneous Combustion, a dry fly that really looks like it’s bursting into flames. The fiery
quality comes from coyote body hair dyed orange.
Speaking of coyotes, we’ve discovered that coyote fur dyes beautifully, greatly
increasing its potential as a fly tying material. This is one way we can make use of coyote pelts which are currently not
worth harvesting for traditional fur markets. I’d suggest that our Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources consider
dropping license requirements and all restrictions on the harvest and sale of coyote products. I’d also suggest that
we try to think of other uses for coyote pelts. Controls are badly needed, as this animal’s population is currently
spiralling out of control.
Biweekly fly tying sessions began this past Sunday evening, 6:30 pm, in Antigonish
at St. James United Church (actually the top floor of the small building on the church’s east side) at the corner of
Church and Main Streets in Antigonish. The photo shows Chris Marchand of Fraser’s Mills (left) and Wayne Grant of Monastery
discussing fly tying techniques. Chris Marchand is the contact for this event (902) 783-2244.
In New
Glasgow, Parker Wong, telephone (902) 752-3720, organizes fly tying workshops.
Spontaneous Combustion
Thread:
Red 50 Denier GSP Thread
Hook:
Mustad 94840, size 12 – 4, Partridge CS42 Bomber hook, Size 6 - 2
Tail:
Coyote body fur dyed orange
Body Hackle:
Grizzly saddle hackle dyed orange
Body:
Spun natural deer hair, clipped
Wing:
Coyote body fur dyed orange, divided Wulff-style
Hackle:
Grizzly saddle hackle dyed orange
Head:
Red thread finished with 2 coats Anglers Corner Head Cement
Boil
your traps …